Sony PMW50 User manual

4-451-718-12 (1)
Portable Memory
Recorder
PMW-50
© 2012 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.

Table of Contents
2
Overview
Features ...................................................................................... 5
Part Identification ..................................................................... 6
Front View ..................................................................... 6
Rear View ....................................................................... 7
Top Panel ....................................................................... 7
IR Remote Commander (Supplied) ................................ 8
On-Screen Indications .................................................... 9
Preparations
Power Supply ........................................................................... 10
Using a Battery Pack .................................................... 10
Using AC Power (DC IN Power) ................................. 11
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................... 11
Setting the Clock ..................................................................... 11
Using Memory Cards .............................................................. 12
Using a Hard Disk Unit .......................................................... 14
Using a Wi-Fi Adapter ........................................................... 15
Attaching the CBK-WA01 ........................................... 15
Making a Wi-Fi Connection ......................................... 15
Using the Web Menu ................................................... 17
Recording
Changing Basic Settings ......................................................... 18
Selecting an Input Signal ............................................. 18
Video Formats .............................................................. 18
Time Data ..................................................................... 19
Setting the Output Mode .............................................. 19
Recording ................................................................................. 20
Useful Functions ...................................................................... 21
Color Bars/Reference Tone .......................................... 21
Shot Marks (UDF, FAT/HD mode) ............................. 21
OK/NG/KP Flags (for UDF Only) ............................... 21
OK Mark (for FAT HD Mode Only) ........................... 21
Assignable Buttons ....................................................... 22
Clip Continuous Recording (UDF Only) ..................... 22
Table of Contents

Table of Contents 3
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 23
Storing/Retrieving the Setting Data ............................. 23
Planning Metadata ........................................................ 24
Playback
Thumbnail Screens ................................................................. 27
Configuration of the Thumbnail Screen ....................... 27
Changing the Type of Thumbnail Screen .................... 28
Playing Clips ............................................................................ 29
Playing the Selected and Subsequent Clips in
Sequence ................................................................ 29
Playing between In-point and Out-point ...................... 29
Playing Clips in Repeat Mode ...................................... 30
Monitoring Audio ......................................................... 30
Cueing Up .................................................................... 30
Clip Operations ....................................................................... 31
Clip Operation Menus .................................................. 31
Basic Operations of the Clip Operation Menus ........... 31
Displaying the Detailed Information of a Clip ............. 33
OK/NG/KP Flag (UDF Only) ...................................... 34
OK Mark (FAT HD Mode Only) ................................. 34
Copying Clips ............................................................... 34
Deleting Clips ............................................................... 34
EXPAND CLIP Screen ................................................ 34
SHOT MARK Screen (UDF and FAT HD Mode) ...... 36
Changing the Index Frame (UDF and FAT HD
Mode) ..................................................................... 36
Dividing a Clip (FAT HD Mode Only) ........................ 37
Status Displays
Showing the Status Screens .................................................... 38
Audio Status Screen ..................................................... 38
Video Status Screen ..................................................... 38
Button/Remote Status Screen ....................................... 39
Battery/Media Status Screen ........................................ 39
Menu Configuration and Detailed Settings
Overview of the Setup Menus ................................................ 40
Setup Menu Layers ...................................................... 40
Basic Menu Operations .......................................................... 41

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4
Setup Menu List ...................................................................... 42
AUDIO SET Menu ...................................................... 42
VIDEO SET Menu ....................................................... 42
LCD SET Menu ........................................................... 44
TC/UB SET Menu ........................................................ 45
OTHERS Menu ............................................................ 46
Connecting External Devices
Connecting External Monitors and Camcorders ................. 55
Connecting a Computer ......................................................... 56
Connecting via i.LINK (FAT only) ....................................... 57
Recording the SDI Signal on an External Device ........ 57
Nonlinear Editing ......................................................... 58
Recording and SDI Output of External Input
Signals .................................................................... 58
Appendices
Important Notes on Operation .............................................. 60
Formats and Limitations of Outputs .................................... 62
Backup Battery Replacement ................................................ 66
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 68
Licenses .................................................................................... 72
MPEG-2 Video Patent Portfolio License ..................... 72
Bitmap Fonts ................................................................ 72
On accessing software to which the GPL applies ........ 72
About OpenSSL ........................................................... 72
Specifications ........................................................................... 75

Features 5
Overview
The PMW-50 is a portable-type memory
recorder, with battery-drive support, that records
images to SxS memory cards using the MPEG2
HD422 50Mbps codec. Either the UDF or FAT
file system can be used with recording media.
Multiple-format support
• Interlaced (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i)
• Progressive (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P, 720/
59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, 1080/25P,
720/50P, or 720/25P)
• SD signal IMX50/DVCAM format
• HD signal to SD signal down-convert output
A new generation HD recording system
• HD recording using the “MPEG-2 Long GOP”
codec and SD recording in IMX50/DVCAM
format
Resolution: 1920 × 1080, 1440 × 1080, 1280 ×
720 (HD images)
Bit rate: 50 Mbps (HD422 mode), 35 Mbps (HQ
mode) with UDF
35 Mbps (HQ mode), 25 Mbps (SP mode) with
FAT
Recording time: Approximately 120 minutes in
50 Mbps (HD422 mode)
Approximately 180 minutes in 35 Mbps (HQ
mode) (when recording to 64 GB SxS memory
cards with UDF)
SD signal recording/playback in DVCAM
25Mbps format
Recording/playback in MPEG IMX 50Mbps
format
• High-quality uncompressed audio recording
• File-based workflow support
• Instant-access thumbnail display with
“Expand” function
A variety of functions and designs for
high operability
• In-point to out-point partial playback
• Repeat mode playback
• Raw SDI input signal output during editing
• i.LINK input signal SDI output
• 3.5-inch color LCD monitor
• Two assignable buttons for assigning functions
• Long operating time with a battery pack
• Wide array of interfaces, including USB,
i.LINK, and HDMI
• High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15, ×24
• IR Remote Commander supplied
• Planning metadata function
Software Downloads
When the unit is used with a PC connection,
download device drivers, plug-ins, and
application software, where applicable, from the
Sony Professional products web site.
Sony Professional products web site homepage:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
China http://pro.sony.com.cn
Overview
Features

Part Identification
6
Overview
For functions and usage, see the pages in parentheses.
1. LCD monitor
The LCD monitor LCD can be rotated 180° in
the clockwise direction and 90° in the
counterclockwise direction when it is open. It
can also be stowed on the top surface of the
recorder with the screen facing up.
To rotate the LCD monitor, tilt it toward you
(approximately 80°) and then turn it sideways.
2. TALLY lamp
3. Infrared light receiver sensor
4. SLOT SELECT button
5. VOLUME buttons
6. OPTION connector
7. Headphone connector
8. Memory card slots
Cover open
A. ACCESS lamps (page 12)
B. SxS memory card slots (page 12)
C. EJECT (SxS memory card) buttons
(page 12)
9. Power button/lamp (page 11)
10. Built-in speaker
11. Shoulder strap mounting points
The supplied shoulder straps mount as shown in
the following diagram.
Part Identification
Front View
A
B

Part Identification 7
Overview
1. HDMI OUT connector (page 55)
2. USB connector (Type B)
3. i.LINK (HDV/DV) connector (4-pin,
IEEE1394 S400-compliant) (page 55)
4. SDI IN (serial digital input) connector
(BNC type) (page 55)
5. SDI OUT (serial digital output) connector
(BNC type) (page 55)
6. VIDEO OUT (analog video output)
connector (BNC type) (page 55)
7. AUDIO OUT (analog audio output)
connector (CH-1/CH-2) (page 55)
8. Battery pack receptacle (page 10)
9. DC IN (DC power supply input) connector
(page 11)
10. BATT RELEASE (battery release) button
(page 10)
1. DURATION/TC/U-BIT (time data
selection) button (page 19)
2. THUMBNAIL (thumbnail display) button
(page 27)
3. Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, SEL/SET
(select/set) button (page 41)
Press the left/right buttons during playback/
pause to play in slow motion.
4. MENU (menu display ON/OFF) button
(page 41)
5. CANCEL button (page 41)
6. STATUS (status display selection) button
(page 38)
7. LCD BRIGHT (LCD monitor brightness
adjustment) button
8. DISPLAY button (page 9)
9. ASSIGN 1/2 (assignable) buttons (page 22)
10. REC (record) button (page 20)
11. F REV (fast reverse playback) button
(page 30)
12. PLAY/PAUSE button (page 29)
13. F FWD (fast forward playback) button
(page 30)
14. NEXT (next clip) button (page 30)
15. STOP/EE (button) (pages 20 and 27)
16. PREV (previous clip) button (page 30)
Rear View
BATT RELEASE
Top Panel
DURATION
THUMBNAIL
SEL
SET
MENU CANCEL
PREV STOP / EE
F REV F FWDPLAY / PAU SE
NEXT
REC
ASSIGN
STATUS LCD BRIGHT DISPLAY
21
TC / U
-
BIT

Part Identification
8
Overview
Before use, pull out the insulation sheet from the
battery holder.
1. SHOTMARK 1 and 2 buttons (page 21)
2. THUMBNAIL button
3. PREV (previous clip jump) button
4. F REV (fast reverse) button
5. PLAY/PAUSE button
6. REC (record) buttons
Press the zbutton together with the unmarked
button (safety button) to start recording.
7. REC PAUSE buttons
Press the Xbutton together with the unmarked
button (safety button) to pause recording.
8. PUSH SET button (four-way arrow key)
It functions the same as the SEL/SET button on
the recorder.
9. NEXT button
10. STOP button
11. F FWD (fast forward) button
Notes
• The ZOOM T/W, SUB CLIP, and PUSH AF buttons
have no function.
• To avoid malfunctions, the remote control function is
automatically deactivated when the recorder is turned
off. Activate the function each time when required
after you turn the recorder on.
Replacing the battery in the IR Remote
Commander
Use a commercially available CR2025 lithium
battery. Do not use any battery other than a
CR2025.
1Hold down the lock lever 1, pull out
the battery holder 2, and remove the
battery.
2Place a new battery in the battery
holder with the + symbol facing
upward, then push the battery holder
into the IR Remote Commander until it
clicks.
• Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.
• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
When you dispose of the battery, you must obey
the law in the relative area or country.
IR Remote Commander (Supplied)
Insulation sheet
1
2
T
ZOOM
PUSH SET
SHOTMARK
SUB CLIP THUMBNAIL
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
PUSH AFREC PAUSE REC
W
.
m
z
>
M
X
xu
FFWDFREV
PREV NEXT
WARNING
CAUTION
1
2

Part Identification 9
Overview
While recording or in standby mode, pressing the DISPLAY button displays the status and settings of this
unit on the LCD monitor.
Remarks
[M]: The indication of the items named with this suffix can be independently turned on/off with “Display
On/Off” in the LCD SET menu (page 44).
1. Battery remaining/DC IN voltage
indication [M] (page 10)
2. i.LINK status indication (page 57)
Only when an external device is connected to
the i.LINK connector, the status of the device is
displayed.
3. Special recording/operation status
indication
4. Media status indication
Displays the active memory card slots.
5. Time data indication [M] (page 19)
6. Media remaining indication [M] (page 13)
7. Output mode indication (page 19)
Displays “Out Thru” when the output mode is
set to “THROUGH,” or “Out Auto” when the
output mode is set to “AUTO.”
8. In-point to out-point partial playback
indication (page 29)
Displays “P-PLAY” when playing the interval
from the in-point to the out-point.
9. Synchronous recording display [M]
Displayed when “SDI Rec Control” in the
VIDEO SET menu is set to “On.”
10. Trim indication (page 30)
11. Audio level meters [M]
12. Input signal indication
Displayed when a signal is input from the input
source selected by “Input Source Select” in the
VIDEO SET menu.
13. Video Format indication [M] (page 18)
14. Clip name indication [M] (page 20)
On-Screen Indications
zREC Recording in progress
STBY Standby for recording
CONT (lit) When using Clip Continuous
Recording, indicates that a
clip is being continued.
CONT
(flashing)
When using Clip Continuous
Recording, indicates there is
no continuing clip.
Ext SDI in Input from the SDI IN
connector
Ext i.LINK in HDV/DVCAM input from the
i.LINK connector
SG Color bar output

Power Supply
10
Preparations
You can use a battery pack or AC power via an
AC adaptor.
For safety, use only the Sony battery packs and
AC adaptor listed below:
Lithium-ion Battery Pack
BP-U30/BP-U60/BP-U90
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor
BC-U1/BC-U2
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Note
The AC adaptor cannot be connected to the recorder
while the battery pack is inserted.
Fully insert the battery pack into the battery pack
receptacle (page 7), then slide it to the right to
lock it.
To remove the battery pack, press and hold the
BATT RELEASE button (page 7), slide the
battery pack to the left to unlock it, then pull it
out.
Notes
• Before use, charge the battery pack with the supplied
BC-U1 or BC-U2 Battery Charger.
• A warm battery pack immediately after use may not be
able to be fully recharged.
• The high-capacity BP-U90 Battery Pack is large, and
protrudes from the recorder when attached.
Checking battery charge remaining
When recording or playback is in progress on the
battery pack, an icon to show the current battery
charge level and usage time remaining are
displayed on the LCD monitor (page 9).
The recorder indicates the remaining usage time
in minutes if operation is continued at the current
rate of power consumption.
If the battery charge remaining becomes
low
If the battery charge remaining decreases to a
certain level during operation (Low BATT
status), a low-battery message, flashing of the
tally lamps, and a beep sound will warn you.
If the remaining further decreases to a level at
which operation cannot be continued (BATT
Empty status), a battery-empty message appears.
Replace the battery pack with one that is fully
charged.
To change the message levels
The Low BATT level is set to 10% of full charge,
and the BATT Empty level is set to 3% of full
charge at the factory. These settings can be
changed with “Battery Alarm” (page 48) in the
OTHERS menu.
Preparations
Power Supply
WARNING
Using a Battery Pack
Icon Remaining
100% to 91%
90% to 71%
70% to 51%
50% to 31%
30% to 11%
10% to 0%